Dwyer DevCom2000 User Manual
DevCom
2000 User Manual
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DevCom
DDs are developed by the manufacturer for their products and, in turn, distributed by the HART® Communication
Foundation (HCF) worldwide. The latest DDs are included as part of the DevCom2000 installation. Visit the HCF
website (www.hartcomm.org
The following steps will allow you to install and quickly begin using DevCom2000:
Step 1: Install the DevCom2000 application
Insert the DevCom2000 installation CD into the CD drive on your computer. The DevCom2000 installation will
automatically start and guide you through the installation process. Install DevCom2000 in its default location. If
the installation program does not begin automatically, please go to StartRun and enter “CDRom drive
letter”:\setup.exe. This will begin the installation program.
Step 2: Connect the communication interface
Connecting to a HART device requires special interface hardware to be attached to your computer. These
interfaces ("HART Modems") are available from ProComSol, Ltd and other sources. The interface should be
connected and configured (COM4 default). Note: Many USB to RS232 converters will not work with the HART
protocol. Due to concerns about port replicators it may be necessary for you use a USB to HART modem
(ProComSol, Ltd model HM-USB-ISO) if you do not have an RS232 port.
2000 uses Device Descriptions (DDs) to access data stored in the memory of the smart field device. These
) or the ProComSol website (www.p
rocomsol.com
) for update information.
Step 3: Connect to the field device
Find a connection point for the device’s 2-wire 4-20mA loop you wish to communicate with. For communications
you must have a suitable load resistance or a 250Ω resistor must be placed in series with the device. Using the clips
from the HART interface, connect to the HART device. While the HART Communication signal is available
anywhere along the 4-20mA wiring, it is often easiest to connect across the field device's terminals (caution should
be observed when working in a hazardous area, many PC’s are not rated for intrinsic safety and should only be
connected in a safe area).
Step 4: Activate DevCom2000
Launch DevCom2000 by selecting the DevCom2000 icon on your desktop. You can also start the application by
going to your computer's Start Menu and selecting Start Programs P
roComSol DevCom2000
DevCom2000 to launch the program.
You will now be asked to Activate DevCom2000. If you have Activation Codes (located on the CD case), select
the Activation method of your choice (Manual or Online). If you do not have Activation Codes, it is because you
have the Demo version of DevCom2000. You can use it for 10 days before you need to Activate it. Select the
Evaluate option and then press the “Continue” button.
If you are Activating DevCom2000 by the online method, select online activation. You will be asked to enter the
Activation Codes on the next screen. Once entered, DevCom2000 will connect to the Internet to verify the
Activation Codes. If you do not have an internet connection, you can activate it by email or phone using the
Manual Activation method. Activation details are fully explained later in this manual.
Activation only needs to occur once.
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Operating DevCom2000 is similar to working with Windows Explorer. DevCom2000 communicates to the field
device, establishes a connection and learns its identity. Once DevCom2000 knows its identity, DevCom2000
locates the device's DD and loads it. From this point forward operation of DevCom2000 is determined by the DD
provided by the product's manufacturer. If a DD for the device is not present, a generic DD will be used.
Step 5: Browse the Device
By default, DevCom2000 will open the Browser window. The organization of the data in this explorer-style
window is dictated by the device DD. The left hand tree-pane of this window shows the logical groups of field
device data. These are called "Menus". The right hand data-pane shows the data, any sub-groups and any standard
operating procedures found on a given menu.
You can browse through the field device data by expanding (click "+" symbol) or collapsing (click the "-" symbol)
the menus in the tree-pane. You can also double-click the folder symbol when seen on the data-pane.
Step 6: Modify the Device's Configuration
The Browser allows access to all of the data exactly as described by the product's manufacturer’s DD. When you
find elements of the field device's configuration you want to change, simply double-click and edit the data. Once
you have changed the configuration to suit your needs, press the Send icon
to commit the data and transfer it to
the field device.
Step 7: Performing Maintenance and Testing the Field Device
Many devices perform Methods or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that may need to be performed to ensure
the device is in peak condition. These Methods may include calibrating the loop current, trimming the transducer
values or performing some diagnostic test on the field device. Methods appear in the data-pane just like data does.
Double-click on the Method and it will start running in a separate window. The Method will guide you through the
process ensuring the procedure is completely and consistently performed. When the Method is complete the
window will disappear.
Step 8: Exit
When you are through working on the field device simply exit DevCom2000. Once the program exits, you can
then disconnect the HART interface hardware.
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Table of Contents
QUICK START .....................................................................................................................................1
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Acronyms and Definitions ...................................................................................................4
1.2 Conventions Used in This Manual.......................................................................................4
1.3 Document Organization.......................................................................................................5
1.4 Getting Help.........................................................................................................................5
2 Overview of DevCom2000..............................................................................................................6
3 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................7
4 DevCom2000 Installation ................................................................................................................8
4.1 Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................8
4.2 Installing the DevCom2000 Application .............................................................................8
4.3 Activating DevCom2000 .....................................................................................................8
4.4 Connecting to the HART Network ....................................................................................10
4.5 Uninstalling the DevCom2000 Application.......................................................................11
5 Using DevCom2000.......................................................................................................................12
5.1 Starting DevCom2000 .......................................................................................................12
5.2 Getting Familiarized with DevCom2000 Explorer............................................................14
6 Functions and Basic Operations.....................................................................................................17
6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................17
6.2 Viewing Device Configuration (typical, actual view may change based on DD) .............17
6.3 Configuring Device Information........................................................................................19
6.4 Calibrating HART Field Devices.......................................................................................27
6.5 Viewing the Device and Communication Status ...............................................................27
6.6 Viewing the Communication Log......................................................................................28
6.7 Viewing the Error Log.......................................................................................................30
6.8 Saving Device Configuration To Disk...............................................................................31
6.9 Download Configuration to Device...................................................................................33
6.10 Customizing PDF File Output ...........................................................................................35
6.11 License File Transfers........................................................................................................37
Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................40
Appendix B Contact Information.........................................................................................................42
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Smart Device Communicator (DevCom2000) allows access to and management of a HART compatible field
device's configuration and calibration. This manual provides the information about the Hardware setup,
Communication with Smart devices, and functions of DevCom2000.
DevCom2000 is unique in that it uses the DD of the connected device to determine what information to display,
what variables are available for edit, and what procedures to follow for calibration, setup, and maintenance.
1.1 Acronyms and Definitions
Acronym Definition
COTS Commercial-off-the-Shelf
DD Device Description File. This contains the device
information.
DDL Device Description Language
HCF HART Communication Foundation
DevCom2000 Smart Device Communicator Software
1.2 Conventions Used in This Manual
Following formatting conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Description
Words in bold type Field names including buttons in the display,
or important phrases.
Arrow Windows pull down menus and their options
are separated by .
For example, click Device New Device to
connect to a new device.
Courier font
UPPERCASE Acronyms
UPPERCASE within
angle brackets
Information that you type, parts of the code
quoted for explanations or as examples.
Command keys
For example, press <ENTER>.
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1.3 Document Organization
DevCom2000 user manual is organized into the following sections:
Section 1
Describes the scope and objective of DevCom2000 user
manual along with the organization of the remaining part of
the manual.
Section 2
Provides an overview of the DevCom2000 application and
its architecture.
Section 3
Provides the information pertaining to hardware and
software requirements for the DevCom2000 application.
Section 4
Provides the steps to install, activate, and uninstall the
DevCom2000 application.
Section 5
Provides the steps to start the DevCom2000 application and
connecting to field devices.
Section 6
This section explains different aspects of the DevCom2000
application and its functionalities.
1.4 Getting Help
If you need help or encounter problems when using DevCom2000 or this guide, please contact ProComSol, Ltd.
See Appendix B for contact information. Please provide the following information.
Create a text description of the problem. If possible, provide the text in event sequence, which will enable
the duplication of the problem. Provide information about the system. This information must include:
• DevCom2000 version and License ID
• Computer information: make, model, CPU type, clock speed, attached peripherals and operating
environment (Windows version)
• Device information: make, model, and device revision
• Point of contact: complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address,
• The date and time of the problem occurrence.
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2 OVERVIEW OF DEVCOM2000
Field devices such as flow, pressure, level, temperature transmitters, and valve positioners provide the physical
connection to the process. These devices allow the control system to monitor and manipulate process conditions.
HART devices maintain a real-time database of process, configuration, identification, and diagnostic information.
This information can be accessed using the HART Field Communications Protocol.
HART devices are capable of providing functions and features far beyond the basic task of providing a process
input or accepting a control output to manipulate process conditions. Many HART compatible device manufactures
create a DD (Device Description) describing all of these functions and features specific to that device. The DD also
provides information essential to the successful configuration and calibration of the device.
DevCom2000 uses these DD’s to access the data stored in a device, providing full configuration and setup support
for all registered HART DD’s.
DevCom2000 accesses and presents field device data based solely on its DD. No other files, information or custom
drivers are required. DevCom2000 is intended to monitor and configure a single device at a time, it is directly
connected to the current loop of the particular device and:
• Provides user interface to configure the HART field device,
• Provides a means to configure and view all the parameters related to HART field device, and
• Provides an option to view the detailed status and diagnostic capability of the device.
DevCom2000 allows viewing and modifying of field device parameters based on the DD. Using the device’s DD,
DevCom2000 performs various tests to verify the proper operation of the HART device. DevCom2000 runs as a
standalone software package and must have a HART compatible modem attached to the system to interrogate the
HART base devices.
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3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following minimum system requirements are recommended for operation of DevCom2000.
PC
Processor Speed: Pentium, 600 Mhz
Memory: 256 MB
Hard Disk Space: 500 MB
Monitor: 256-color VGA
HART Modem USB to HART modem, or Bluetooth to
HART modem, or RS-232 to HART
modem. ProComSol, Ltd supplies HART
modems
Communication Port USB, Bluetooth, or RS-232
Operating System Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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4 DEVCOM2000 INSTALLATION
4.1 Prerequisites
You need to be familiar with the basic functions of the following when installing the DevCom2000 tool:
• Microsoft Windows
• HART communication interface
• HART field device
4.2 Installing the DevCom2000 Application
To install the DevCom2000 application in a standalone system, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Insert the DevCom2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Auto run
should begin installation, if not:
2 Click Start and choose Run. From the Run window, click
Browse.
3 In the Look In box, browse to your CD drive.
4 Double-click the drive to access the CD content.
5 Look for the setup.exe file and double-click the same. This
process will take you through a sequence of installation wizard
steps.
6 Follow the instructions on the upcoming screens to complete the
Installation.
4.3 Activating DevCom2000
DevCom2000 must be activated before use. If the program is not activated, it will not run after 10 days. The
following procedure will Activate the software.
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Step Action
1
Start the DevCom2000 Application. The following Activation
window is displayed:
I
f you want to evaluate DevCom2000 before purchasing, select
the “Evaluate this software” option, then press “Continue”. You
will have 10 days of unlimited program use before you will need
to purchase a license.
4 If the “Activate this software manually” option is selected, the
f
ollowing window appears:
Y
ou will then need to contact ProComSol, Ltd to obtain the
registration keys. You must supply the User Codes to
ProComSol, Ltd support personnel. You can register manually
in any of the following ways:
1. Call ProComSol, Ltd at 216.221.1550. Have the program
License ID and User Codes ready.
2. Or, send an email to support@procomsol.com
containing your
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company name, License ID, and User Codes.
3. Or, send a fax to ProComSol, Ltd (216.221.1554) containing
your company name, License ID, and User Codes.
The above information will be processed at ProComSol, Ltd and
an appropriate response will contain the required Reg Key
information that the user will need to enter.
If successful, the program continues as normal. You will not
need to perform the activation process again.
5 If the “Activate this software online” option is selected, the
following window appears.
Enter the information from the Activation label on the CD case.
Select Ok to process the information.
If the codes were successfully entered, the program will continue
as normal. You will not need to perform the activation process
again.
6 We have tried to make the Activation process as easy as
possible. Contact ProComSol, Ltd if you have any difficulties.
4.4 Connecting to the HART Network
The DevCom2000 application communicates with the HART Field Devices through a HART compatible
communication interface (e.g., a "HART Modem"). Using this communication interface you will transmit real-time
HART data between DevCom2000 and the connected HART compatible field device.
There are a wide variety of HART compatible interfaces. Please follow the manufacturer’s instruction for
connecting your interface to the PC. This manual uses the HART modem manufactured by ProComSol, Ltd, called
the HM-USB-ISO. It uses the USB interface.
Insert the USB connector on the HM-USB-ISO into your computer’s USB port. Using the clips on the wires from
the HART interface, connect to the device across the 4-20ma signal. If a suitable load resistance is not available, a
250Ω resistor must be placed in series with the device power supply.
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Figure 1 Typical DevCom2000 Hardware Setup
4.5 Uninstalling the DevCom2000 Application
To uninstall the DevCom2000 application, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Click Start Programs ProComSol DevCom2000
Uninstall DevCom2000
2 Or, Click Start Settings Control Panel Add/Remove
Programs
3 In the Add/Remove Programs dialog window, select the
DevCom2000 program that you want to uninstall.
4 Click Remove.
5 Click OK to confirm the removing of the selected application.
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5 USING DEVCOM2000
5.1 Starting DevCom2000
The HART compatible field device must be connected to a PC running DevCom2000 to configure or calibrate the
field device, or to view the field device's data. Make sure to establish the physical connection between the field
device and the DevCom2000 computer. With the physical connection established, launch DevCom2000 by
clicking the DevCom2000 icon on your desktop. You can also start the application by going to your computer's
Start Menu and selecting Start Programs ProComSol DevCom2000 DevCom2000.
If your computer is running an anti-virus program such as McAfee, you may get a message about a program
wanting to access the internet. This is normal. DevCom2000 uses TCP/IP to communicate with the
Communication Log program.
Step Action
1 Start the DevCom2000 Application. The following application
window is displayed:
DevCom2000 will then automatically identify the field device
and open a communication channel to (i.e., a connection with)
the field device.
2 Setting Preferences Device Preferences
If communications cannot be established, you may need to
change the communication settings using the Preferences dialog
box.
The serial port box will show the available com ports. Select the
one your HART modem is using. You may also change the
polling options for the computer. If you do not know the poll
address of the device you are trying to communicate with, use
the default address 0 setting.
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3 When the device is connected to DevCom2000, the browser
window appears with online (i.e. root menu) selected.
The left pane of the window shows the menu structure and the
right pane of the window displays corresponding parameters of
the menu selected.
The DevCom2000 screens shown in this document are only an
example of what you may see when connected to your field
device. What you see is actually controlled by the DD and the
device. The menus, data, status and configurations displayed are
specified by the field device's manufacturer in the DD itself.
4 Select the required menu to configure or review the field
device's data.
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